Catherine's Guidebook
Food scene
Great casual atmosphere with bar, pool table, and scheduled live music. Food is local and fresh- one of our personal favorites.
30 residents recomanen
Martell's at the Red Fox
87 Edwards RdGreat casual atmosphere with bar, pool table, and scheduled live music. Food is local and fresh- one of our personal favorites.
Best breakfast in town- their lunches are delicious too. Highly popular, also has some tables outside in front under umbrellas.
33 residents recomanen
158 Main
158 S Vermont 108Best breakfast in town- their lunches are delicious too. Highly popular, also has some tables outside in front under umbrellas.
Great local lunch and dinner, full bar. On the main highway route makes it convenient if your on the road.
22 residents recomanen
Family Table
4807 Vermont 15Great local lunch and dinner, full bar. On the main highway route makes it convenient if your on the road.
A small market with a surprising variety of goodies. A full deli/sandwich with the best in town.
10 residents recomanen
Cambridge Village Market
113 S Main StA small market with a surprising variety of goodies. A full deli/sandwich with the best in town.
Great selection of market goodies, and prepared hot dinners ready for takeout.
20 residents recomanen
Hanley's General Store
30 S Vermont 108Great selection of market goodies, and prepared hot dinners ready for takeout.
Local and organic. Need we say more?! Quality food, bakery, and coffee. One of our personal favs!
22 residents recomanen
The Farm Store
168 S Vermont 108Local and organic. Need we say more?! Quality food, bakery, and coffee. One of our personal favs!
Maple Creemees!!! Maple syrup, and even a maple boiler on display. Yum!!
10 residents recomanen
Vermont Maple Outlet
3929 VT-15Maple Creemees!!! Maple syrup, and even a maple boiler on display. Yum!!
Great outdoor patio perfect for casual lunch or dinner. Full bar.
26 residents recomanen
Village Tavern
55 Church StGreat outdoor patio perfect for casual lunch or dinner. Full bar.
Hearth & Candle
60 Morse DrFine dining, full bar, a great experience.
Some of the best burgers anywhere! This is a seasonal setup, well worth visiting.
21 residents recomanen
Burger Barn
4968 VT-15Some of the best burgers anywhere! This is a seasonal setup, well worth visiting.
Organized activities
A fun way to spend an afternoon in beautiful wooded setting- one of the best in New England.
14 residents recomanen
Smugglers' Notch Disc Golf Center
1237 Edwards RdA fun way to spend an afternoon in beautiful wooded setting- one of the best in New England.
A definite must-do if your up for a different kind of ride! Love it!!!
41 residents recomanen
ArborTrek Canopy Adventures
1239 Edwards RdA definite must-do if your up for a different kind of ride! Love it!!!
Bootlegger Bikes
60 S Vermont 108Full services for bicyclers including rentals.
If you want to keep active and need a little workout this is an unexpectedly great facility! All kinds of options from weights, variety of fitness classes, and organized fun.
Cambridge VT Community Center
22 Old Main StIf you want to keep active and need a little workout this is an unexpectedly great facility! All kinds of options from weights, variety of fitness classes, and organized fun.
This little library is on the map with a lot of happenings from Poetry Nights to guest speakers and events- highly recommend for welcoming local flavor!
Varnum Memorial Library Association
194 S Vermont 108This little library is on the map with a lot of happenings from Poetry Nights to guest speakers and events- highly recommend for welcoming local flavor!
Sightseeing
About 20 miles of scenic old railroad converted to walking, jogging, bicycling most of the year. Snowmobile in the winter.
11 residents recomanen
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
About 20 miles of scenic old railroad converted to walking, jogging, bicycling most of the year. Snowmobile in the winter.
The famous Notch has lots of trails and off road parking throughout the 2-miles of hairpin turns. Bring good hiking shoes- things can get slippery, and as anywhere you go outdoors, your bug spray or protective clothing.
53 residents recomanen
Smugglers Notch State Park
6443 Mountain RdThe famous Notch has lots of trails and off road parking throughout the 2-miles of hairpin turns. Bring good hiking shoes- things can get slippery, and as anywhere you go outdoors, your bug spray or protective clothing.
If your in for an energetic hike with super rewarding views at the top of Mt. Mansfield, this is it. Definitely a “bucket list” hike that is not super strenuous, but you should be in some physical shape. (Don’t recommend for kiddos).
10 residents recomanen
Mt Mansfield Peak Visitor Center
If your in for an energetic hike with super rewarding views at the top of Mt. Mansfield, this is it. Definitely a “bucket list” hike that is not super strenuous, but you should be in some physical shape. (Don’t recommend for kiddos).
Local covered bridge goes over the Brewster River- and there’s great easy hiking and a parking lot. Wear sensible shoes or hiking style sandals; even a swimsuit for a “refreshing” dip. This is very easy, scenic, and not strenuous at all.
Grist Mill Covered Bridge
79 Grist Mill DrLocal covered bridge goes over the Brewster River- and there’s great easy hiking and a parking lot. Wear sensible shoes or hiking style sandals; even a swimsuit for a “refreshing” dip. This is very easy, scenic, and not strenuous at all.
Three-four blocks of cobblestone that’s pedestrian only! Lots of Vermont food, galleries, and goodies. A more urban vibe similar to Third Street Promenade in Venice Beach, CA, but with a definitely Vermont flavor.
About a 45 min drive from our location.
142 residents recomanen
Church Street Marketplace
131 Church StThree-four blocks of cobblestone that’s pedestrian only! Lots of Vermont food, galleries, and goodies. A more urban vibe similar to Third Street Promenade in Venice Beach, CA, but with a definitely Vermont flavor.
About a 45 min drive from our location.
Wine Tastings
Some of these establishments are also barns/event venues.
On top of being an event space, the owner is a sommelier with a nice selection of wine tastings from near and far.
Check for hours.
Barn at Smugglers' Notch
55 Stebbins RdOn top of being an event space, the owner is a sommelier with a nice selection of wine tastings from near and far.
Check for hours.
Local vineyards and their famous “Vermont Ice” creme liquor- a true local version of popular “Irish Creme”, but with Maple syrup - because of course!
51 residents recomanen
Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits
64 VT-104Local vineyards and their famous “Vermont Ice” creme liquor- a true local version of popular “Irish Creme”, but with Maple syrup - because of course!
Great vibes and tastings.
9 residents recomanen
Vermont Distillers and Smugglers' Notch Distillery Tasting Room
28 Church StGreat vibes and tastings.
Art Galleries and Artisan Studios
Local fine art and artisan studios.
This fine art gallery is a must-see! A “best of” New England Gallery with beautiful paintings that are world class. Current exhibit is “Then and Now”- artists revisited scenic locations and painted their interpretations of works done 20-30 years ago. You’ll love it!
9 residents recomanen
Bryan Memorial Art Gallery
180 S Vermont 108This fine art gallery is a must-see! A “best of” New England Gallery with beautiful paintings that are world class. Current exhibit is “Then and Now”- artists revisited scenic locations and painted their interpretations of works done 20-30 years ago. You’ll love it!
This gallery has a lovely selection of fine art by local artists- a must see!
Visions of Vermont Fine Art Galleries
100 S Vermont 108This gallery has a lovely selection of fine art by local artists- a must see!
Local yarn and artisan made clothing accessories- beautiful, quality workmanship- perfect for taking a little local warmth home with you.
Two Sisters Mill & Mercantile
Local yarn and artisan made clothing accessories- beautiful, quality workmanship- perfect for taking a little local warmth home with you.
Cellular Services
When you need to be “plugged in”.
Why? You may ask?! If being connected for busy or personal reasons is important to you, then consider throughout the state, the above named has the best, and often, the only service. For a stay longer than a couple of days, you may consider as one of our guests did, and buy a prepaid “burner” phone to keep you connected.
There are other companies who also use their towers, so do some homework and find what works best for you.
Verizon
825 Williston RdWhy? You may ask?! If being connected for busy or personal reasons is important to you, then consider throughout the state, the above named has the best, and often, the only service. For a stay longer than a couple of days, you may consider as one of our guests did, and buy a prepaid “burner” phone to keep you connected.
There are other companies who also use their towers, so do some homework and find what works best for you.